Nigeria's female national team, the Super Falcons, has announced a 28-player squad for the upcoming second round of the 2027 Olympics qualifier against Comoros. The list, released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, features a mix of experienced players and young talents. Acting Head Coach Austin Eguavoen has called up core players and youngsters to prosecute the two-legged encounter.
The squad is headlined by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, alongside veteran Asisat Oshoala, who has been called up. Ashleigh Plumptre, who missed the 2026 WAFCON due to injury, returns to the team in defence. Chiamaka Nnadozie continues to be the team's goalkeeper, while Gloria Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, Jennifer Echegini, Gift Monday, and Joy Omewa bring experience to the squad.
Six under-20 players have been injected into the squad, including four players who featured at the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup. They are Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Favour Nkwocha, Christiana Uzoma, Janet Akekoromowei, and Joy Igbokwe. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, a standout player for the Flamingos Under-17 team at the WAFU B under-17 women's tournament in Ivory Coast, has also been called up.
The first leg of the Olympics qualifier will be played on October 9, with the second leg slated for October 13. The team's camp will open in Ijebu-Ode on October 3. The matches will be played at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. The team will look to make a strong impression in the qualifiers.
The squad features a mix of players from different clubs and countries. Goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Comfort Erhabor are from Brighton Hove & Albion and Portsmouth Ladies, respectively. Defenders Michelle Alozie and Shukurat Oladipo play for Chicago Stars and AS Roma. Forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala play for Paris Saint Germain and Al-Hilal, respectively.
Other notable players in the squad include midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Joy Igbokwe, and Toni Payne, who play for Al-Hilal, Nasarawa Amazons, and Inter Milan, respectively. Forwards Gift Monday and Joy Omewa play for Washington Spirit and BK Hacken, respectively. The team's coach, Austin Eguavoen, will look to get the best out of his players.
The Super Falcons will face a tough challenge in the Olympics qualifier against Comoros. However, with a mix of experienced players and young talents, the team is expected to put up a strong performance. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
Key points
- The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the second round of the 2027 Olympics qualifier.
- The team features a mix of experienced players and young talents.
- The first leg of the qualifier will be played on October 9.
